This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May 2024). Find out what’s on and support:
Event highlights
Look After Your Mate workshops
Kent Union is running “Look After Your Mate” workshops on both Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May. These are in-person workshops to help give you the practical skills and knowledge to support a friend in need whilst protecting your own wellbeing.
The workshops are open to all students whether you are currently supporting a friend, want to be prepared for the future or just have a keen interest in wellbeing. And on completion, you’ll receive a certificate!
The workshop is approximately two hours long. Spaces are limited to 20 students per workshop so register now to avoid disappointment.
Book your place for Look After Your Mate workshop.
Relaxation sessions at The Hub, Medway
If you need a way to de-stress during exams, head to The Hub for one of their relaxation sessions on Monday 13 May and Friday 17 May. On the Monday you can choose between a 15-minute massage or a gel manicure. Friday is another chance to be pampered with a gel manicure.
Quiz Night at Woody’s
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Kent Union is hosting a Quiz Night on Wednesday 15 May 16:00 – 18:00 in Woody’s. This will be a fun-filled evening with fantastic monetary prizes up for grabs.
This event will feature a special round dedicated to men’s mental health, raising awareness for this important issue. Entry is £1 per person with proceeds going to men’s mental health initiative Men’s Shed.
See more Mental Health Awareness Week events.
Mental Health support at Kent
Student Support and Wellbeing offer a range of mental health support including:
- Counselling offers a safe confidential space to help you re-balance thoughts, feelings and behaviours about life in general.
- Mental health advisers can help you with managing the impact of your mental health on your academic progress and your day-to-day wellbeing.
- Specialist wellbeing support– practical help and advice on sexual assault or rape, discrimination, hate incidents or bullying.
- Addiction support – manage addiction and restore control, including gaming, gambling and substance use.
Spectrum Life for 24/7 support
Our partner organisation Spectrum Life can offer you online, text and telephone support from qualified counsellors and mental health professionals.
Spectrum Life will work with you in getting initial support and help and can liaise with Student Support and Wellbeing to continue supporting you.